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Hammett: More “Op” Coinage
After his first stab at tracking down when the term “The Continental Op” came into play, Terry Zobeck returns to the pulps and books to search for more clews. When last seen he had found the Continental Op — cap C, … Continue reading →
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Tagged "Death and Company", "Fly Paper", "The Farewell Murder", "This King Business", Black Mask, Harry Block, Mystery Stories, Red Harvest, Richard Layman, Terry Zobeck, The Dain Curse
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